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Philippines · Central Visayas

Bayawan: how to get there and around

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Bayawan is a city of 126,744 people in Philippines (Central Visayas), 10 m (33 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Sibulan Airport (DGT), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population126,744
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
Area699 km²
Time zoneAsia/Manila (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyPeso (PHP)
Dialling code+63
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Coordinates9.365, 122.804
Bayawan

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Daylight in Bayawan runs from about 11 h 37 min a day in late December to 12 h 43 min in late June (computed for 9.36° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Bayawan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sibulan Airport (DGT), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,220 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

Flights to Bayawan: every airport, routes and times

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Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Common questions

Which airport serves Bayawan?

Sibulan Airport (DGT), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre.

How big is Bayawan?

About 126,744 people live in Bayawan, across 699 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Bayawan in?

Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Bayawan?

The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Bayawan?

Budta (300 km), Malingao (306 km), Zamboanga (285 km), Cebu City (159 km), Cagayan de Oro (225 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.